How to pronounce envisage
Say it like en-VIZ-ij. Envisage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VIZ).
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- en
- VIZ
- ij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Envisage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- enKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- VIZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of envisage
American and British speakers say envisage in essentially the same way: /ɛnˈvɪzɪdʒ/ in the US and /ɪnˈvɪzɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-VIZ-ij.
What does envisage mean?
- To conceive or see something within one's mind; to imagine or envision.
Where does envisage come from?
From French envisager, from en (“in”) + visage (“visage”); equivalent to en- + visage.
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Questions about saying envisage
How do you pronounce envisage?
Say en-VIZ-ij. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈvɪzɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ɪnˈvɪzɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in envisage?
Envisage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VIZ). Broken into parts: en · VIZ · ij.
Do Americans and Brits say envisage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛnˈvɪzɪdʒ/ and the British form is /ɪnˈvɪzɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.